You will report directly to the head of the business. Your main responsibilities will include negotiating prices with transport subcontractors and negotiating prices for empty depots. Previous experience with price negotiation in a logistics environment is therefore absolutely essential.Your responsibilities will include:Negotiation, agreement, and monitoring of adherence to agreed rates, whilst ensuring profitable choices executed by transport operations team:Negotiation PlanningTransport Base Rate DeterminationPlug Point and Weighbridge Base Rate DeterminationMonthly AdjustmentsRate UpdatesCarrier HaulageMarket our clients services and develop solutions for client requirementsNew Business DevelopmentNew Solution DevelopmentSpot Rate / QuotesEnsure transportation, empty depots (including plug-in and weighbridge operations) subcontractors adhere to provisions set out in SLA and are performing to agreed service level standardsService Level AgreementsService Level Agreements UpdatesSubcontractor PerformanceSubcontractor RegistersSubcontractor InsuranceSubcontractor EquipmentCredit AgreementsSubcontractor MeetingsAlways ensuring adequate available subcontractor capacity in all major areas to meet demandEnsure Adequate CapacityProcurement StrategySubcontractor Planning GuidelinesManage your teamBudget, Recruitment, Development, Leadership, Performance, Tools, Productivity, Support, Reporting